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Year 6 - The Eagles

Welcome to Year 6! This is an incredibly important and exciting year as we prepare for the transition to secondary school. The children have already impressed us with their maturity and enthusiasm for learning. We look forward to an action-packed year full of discovery, creativity, and progress. If you have any questions or need support, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

What we've been up to this term

WB 21.09.2026

This week, we have completed a range of assessments to check pupils' understanding of key skills and knowledge across the curriculum.
In PE, we enjoyed hockey mini-games, focusing on developing attacking and defending strategies. In History, we explored different sources of information to learn about the life of a slave, while in Science, we carried out an investigation into how exercise affects pulse rate. We also demonstrated our artistic talents in Art by drawing portraits of our friends.


WB 14.09.2026 
 
This week, we have been busy developing our writing skills in preparation for our first extended piece of writing of the year. The children have worked hard to refine their ideas, vocabulary and sentence structures, and I am really looking forward to seeing their finished pieces.
In Maths, we have been revisiting the four operations, focusing on accuracy, efficiency and presenting our calculations clearly. The children have shown great determination as they work towards becoming more confident mathematicians.
In PE, we have begun our hockey unit. We enjoyed playing a lively game of 'Piggy in the Middle', where the children practised key attacking and defending skills, including teamwork, positioning and quick decision-making. It has been fantastic to see their enthusiasm and growing confidence.


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What We’re Learning This Year
Autumn Term

  • History: British Empire and the slave trade

  • Art: Painting and printing inspired by Elizabeth Catlett

  • DT: Fast fashion and sustainability

  • Science: The human circulatory system

  • R.E: Words of Wisdom

  • Geography: Europe and South America

Spring Term

  • History: The Industrial Revolution

  • Geography: Human impact on the environment

  • Science: Evolution and inheritance

Summer Term

  • History: World War 1 & 2

  • R.E: The Holocaust

  • ​Science: Light


Reading
Reading records are checked weekly. Every read earns a raffle ticket, with books as prizes at term’s end. Children should read at least four times per week. Each child has a guided reading book and a personal choice book. Guided reading sessions take place at least once a week.

P.E.
PE is on Tuesday and Friday. Children must bring PE kits and appropriate footwear. Earrings must be removed or taped at home; staff cannot remove earrings.

Snack
Healthy snacks are encouraged (e.g. fruit, veg, low-fat yogurt). Water bottles may be brought from home. Fizzy drinks and unhealthy snacks are discouraged.

Transition to Secondary School
Year 6 pupils take part in transition activities throughout the year to prepare them for secondary school. These include:

  • Visits and induction days at local secondary schools

  • Classroom activities that build independence and confidence

  • Information sessions for parents and carers
     

Revision Time
Children are encouraged to revise little and often ahead of SATs. Just 30 minutes per day can make a big difference. We will be sending out some optional homework as the year progresses. 
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